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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,799.82, 70,191.32 and 13,511.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,799.82, 70,191.32 and 13,511.86 is: 20,265.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,799.82 : 70,191.32 = 13,511.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,799.82/70,191.32 = 13,511.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,799.82x = 70,191.32 × 13,511.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,799.82x = 948,415,289.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,415,289.06/46,799.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,265.36

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